“It was a decision that was made based on customer demand and what the market would bear,” he told Trucknews.com. He added Muir’s Cartage is the only trucking firm within the Calyx Group impacted by the changes.

He then referred further questions to Muir’s Cartage. Inquiries left with Muir’s have thus far gone unanswered.

Muir’s Cartage is one of Ontario’s longest-running trucking companies. It has been in business for more than 100 years. In 2007, the company sold its cross-border truckload division to Kriska Transportation. Today, Muir’s operates as a core carrier to big box retailers, and offers regional LTL and truckload services as well as warehousing.

Last year, the fleet operated 211 tractors, according to the Top Tier report on Canadian trucking capacity, published by Motortruck Fleet Executive.

Trucknews.com will have more details on Muir’s transformation as they become available.

– Are you a Muir’s Cartage driver who was affected by the changes? E-mail the author at jmenzies@trucknews.com.

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they did not care, I cannot believe that this family run company (for the 35 years a family member of mine worked for them) went and dropped all their long and short time drivers like that. we were not affected as my family member retired years ago. Before Muirs got involved with the Caylx group they were a great company, benefits, good pay, open door policy, and treatment of drivers was one of the best in the industry. Gord Muir is probably rolling over in his grave seeing what has happened to his company he was a great man.